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Alumni Tourcation – Let’s be a Smart Citizen

As a brand-new start of 2023, our first Alumni Tourcation was held on 7 January. On the theme of “Let’s be a Smart Citizen”, the campus tour brought a relaxing and intellectually rewarding morning to 40 alumni. The tour began at Pauline Tsang Po Yan Gallery of the Alumni Atrium, where Ms Wanze Li, Interim Director of Alumni Affairs, and Ms Mandy Tang, Vice President of the Land Surveying & Geo-Informatics Alumni Association (LSGIAA), gave a big welcome to all participants. The group first had a journey of memories by visiting various PolyU landmarks; after that, they headed to the laboratories at Block Z to learn about smart cities – one of the notable research areas of their alma mater. In the Laboratory for Smart City and Spatial Big Data Analytics, we were privileged to have Prof. John Shi, Director of Smart Cities Research Institute and Chair Professor in Geographical Information Science and Remote Sensing, to share with us their impactful research works in collaboration with different units of PolyU. An impressive example was the spatial data infrastructure platform, which has been useful for identifying COVID-19 risky areas in Hong Kong, as well as advising the government on adopting timely measures in light of the latest situation. In the Remote Sensing Laboratory, we were delighted to have Sr Prof. Charles Wong, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment and Professor of the Department of Land Surveying and Geo-informatics, to illustrate their smart city tree management project and Augmented Teaching and Learning Advancement System (ATLAS). The former aimed at sustaining a longer tree life while the latter introduces a new technological path of engagement between teachers and students. All participants were proud of the impactful innovations by their alma mater, which have been addressing societal needs and improving everyday life on all fronts. Once again, the Alumni Tourcation received tremendous compliments. Thank you for your support! We will strive to organise more and more fruitful campus tours. See you next time!

Ring in The Year of the Rabbit with Hotel ICON’s Lunar New Year Celebrations

Kung Hei Fat Choy! Hotel ICON puts on an exciting array of auspicious festive events, traditional puddings, abalone poon choi, lo hei and a homecoming staycation to kick-start the Year of the Rabbit in spectacular style. E-shop CNY Specials Handcrafted Festive Puddings Enquiries and orders: Above & Beyond: (852) 3400 1318 or aboveandbeyond@hotel-icon.com GREEN: (852) 3400 1343 or green@hotel-icon.com e-shop: https://eshop.hotel-icon.com/en/cny-2023/ Learn More: https://www.hotel-icon.com/offers/chinese-new-year-celebrations   Prosperity Abalone Poon Choi Takeaway Enquiries and orders: Above & Beyond: (852) 3400 1318 or aboveandbeyond@hotel-icon.com GREEN: (852) 3400 1343 or green@hotel-icon.com e-shop: https://eshop.hotel-icon.com/en/cny-2023/ Learn More: https://www.hotel-icon.com/offers/chinese-new-year-celebrations   Smoked Salmon Lo Hei Takeaway Enquiries and orders: GREEN: (852) 3400 1343 or green@hotel-icon.com e-shop: https://eshop.hotel-icon.com/en/cny-2023/ Learn More: https://www.hotel-icon.com/offers/chinese-new-year-celebrations   Tangerine Orange Chocolate Tree Enquiries and orders: GREEN: (852) 3400 1343 or green@hotel-icon.com e-shop: https://eshop.hotel-icon.com/en/cny-2023/ Learn More: https://www.hotel-icon.com/offers/chinese-new-year-celebrations   Usher in a Prosperous Year at Award-winning Restaurants Both Above & Beyond and GREEN will be serving a variety of Chinese traditional delicacies during the festive period including lo hei, tossing up good fortune for the Year of the Rabbit.  Above & Beyond – Chinese New Year Chef’s Recommendation Dishes Telephone: (852) 3400 1318 E-mail: aboveandbeyond@hotel-icon.com Online reservation: https://dining.hotel-icon.com/en/reservation/?rid=107 More Details: https://www.hotel-icon.com/offers/chinese-new-year-celebrations GREEN – Chinese New Year Western Lo Hei Set Menu Telephone: (852) 3400 1300 E-mail: green@hotel-icon.com Online reservation: https://dining.hotel-icon.com/en/reservation/?&rid=108    

PolyU honours eight distinguished graduates at the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2022 Award Presentation Ceremony and Dinner

On 13 December 2022, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) presented the “Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2022” to eight distinguished graduates at the award presentation ceremony and dinner held at Hotel ICON. Around 200 guests attended the event, including awardees and their families, proposers, senior management and staff members of PolyU, as well as dozens of past award recipients who dedicated their time to celebrate this great occasion together and offered all awardees their sincere congratulations. Dr Lam Tai-fai, GBS, JP, Council Chairman of PolyU and Chairman of the Award Selection Committee, and Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, JP, President of PolyU, presented the awards to the eight distinguished alumni. This year, achievement categories have been established to celebrate their considerable accomplishments in specific areas. Recognition is now also given to outstanding young alumni. Recipients of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award 2022, in alphabetical order of last name, are: Ir Dr Goman Ho Wai-ming, Arup Fellow and Director of Innovation, Arup (Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award in Professional Achievement); Mr Peter Lam Wing-chap, Principal Consultant, Business and Networking Consulting Department, Huawei Technologies Company Limited (Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award in Professional Achievement); Ir Ricky Lau Chun-kit, JP, Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), HKSAR Government (Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award in Professional Achievement); Prof. Edman Tsang Shik-chi, Professor of Inorganic Chemistry and Director of Wolfson Catalysis Centre, University of Oxford (Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement). Recipients of the Outstanding PolyU Young Alumni Award 2022, in alphabetical order of last name, are: Mr Bayern Chui Kin-pong, Partner, KPMG China (Outstanding PolyU Young Alumni Award in Professional Achievement); Mr James O Hing-pong, Co-Founder and Head of Marketing and Advertising, GoGoX (Outstanding PolyU Young Alumni Award in Entrepreneurial Achievement); Dr Gilman Siu Kit-hang, Associate Professor, Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Outstanding PolyU Young Alumni Award in Scholarly Achievement); Dr Bruce Wang Lei, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, EcoFlow Inc. (Outstanding PolyU Young Alumni Award in Entrepreneurial Achievement) In his welcoming address, Prof. Jin-Guang Teng expressed delight in seeing all guests on this memorable occasion. He commended the awardees on their significant achievements as well as their contributions to the alma mater and society. He was also grateful to the Selection Committee, Faculties and Schools for making the event a success. Taking this unique opportunity, the award recipients gave heartfelt thanks to their proposers, the Selection Committee and PolyU, as well as their families and friends who have been rendering them tremendous support. While Dr Wang was not able to attend the ceremony, he had prepared a video in advance to deliver his acceptance remarks. The Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award aims to give recognition to distinguished graduates of PolyU and its forerunners. Since its launch in 1996, 100 graduates have been honoured for great distinction in their chosen fields, active support to their alma mater, as well as impactful contributions to the wider community. They are fitting testament to PolyU’s accomplishments in nurturing leaders for Hong Kong, the Nation and the world.  Please click here to view the event photos, and visit here for details of the Award.  

Festive Offer from Hotel ICON

Festive Gathering at Silverbox Ballroom On Christmas Day, celebrate with a bountiful brunch or dinner buffet at the Silverbox Ballroom with unlimited seafood on ice followed by a selection of antipasti, traditional Christmas favourites, main courses, enticing desserts with free-flow house wine, sparkling wine, draft beer, juice and soft drink. Join the lucky draw to stand a chance to win complimentary food and beverage vouchers!   Christmas Brunch Date: 25 December 2022 (Sunday) Time: 11:45am – 2:30pm Reservations / Enquiries: 3400 1388 / book.restaurant@hotel-icon.com Detail: https://www.hotel-icon.com/offers/the-icon-buffet   Christmas Dinner Date: 25 December 2022 (Sunday) Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm Reservations / Enquiries: 3400 1388 / book.restaurant@hotel-icon.com Detail: https://www.hotel-icon.com/offers/the-icon-buffet   The Market – All-you-can-eat seafood and festive traditions Indulge in one of the best buffet in town and satiate your Christmas cravings at The Market with diverse selection of ocean-fresh seafood on ice. Enquiries: 3400 1308 Email: book.restaurant@hotel-icon.com Online Reservation: https://dining.hotel-icon.com/en/reservation/at/the-market/?rid=109   GREEN - Semi-buffet with Shake Shake Seafood and live entertainments Spend a cosy Christmas with your family and friends along great ambience and festive semi-buffet at GREEN. Enquiries: 3400 1300 Email: green@hotel-icon.com Online Reservation: https://dining.hotel-icon.com/en/reservation/at/green/?&rid=108   Above & Beyond – Cantonese cuisine with Breath-taking Views Savour authentic Cantonese cuisine with panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and dazzling Christmas lightings at MICHELIN Recommended Above & Beyond. Executive Chef Chi Ki Wong has used premium ingredients such as bird’s nest, braised abalone, sea cucumber in his Winter Solstice, Christmas and New Year’s Eve set dinner menus respectively, showcasing sophisticated Cantonese flavours in a contemporary, fine dining setting. Enquiries: 3400 1318 Email: aboveandbeyond@hotel-icon.com Online Reservation: https://dining.hotel-icon.com/en/reservation/at/above-beyond/?rid=107   GREEN X GODIVA Elegance Trio The renowned 3-course high tea returns with enticing appetiser, followed by a choice of main course and an array of GODIVA chocolate-themed sweet treats on a newly redesigned three-tiered vinyl turntable. All petite treats are meticulously crafted by Executive Chef Danny Ho and his professional culinary team with a tailor made tasting sequence. From appetiser, main course to desserts, every dish comes with interactive elements to make every step of the tasting journey unique and unexpected during this festive season. Reservations / Enquiries:3400 1300 Email: green@hotel-icon.com Online Reservations: https://dining.hotel-icon.com/tc/reservation/?&rid=108 Learn more: https://www.hotel-icon.com/offers/godiva-chocolate-afternoon-tea

Zhejiang University – PolyU Joint Centre Alumni Network l Second Annual General Meeting

On 3 December 2022, Zhejiang University – PolyU Joint Centre Alumni Network successfully organised its second Annual General Meeting in Hangzhou. Mr Zhu Yuan, Party Secretary and Associate Dean of ZhejiangU School of Management, Dr Olive Wang, Senior Manager of PolyU Mainland Development Office, Ms Miao Yiru, Director of Development Centre, ZhejiangU School of Management, Ms Zhu Jiping, Director and Ms Mao Qi, Assistant Director of ZhejiangU–PolyU Joint Centre as well as Ms Han Fang, President of first Executive Committee of ZhejiangU – PolyU Joint Centre Alumni Network together with more than 80 guests and alumni attended the meeting in hybrid mode. Mr Cao Bin, Vice President of first Executive Committee of the Alumni Network, hosted the event. Mr Zhu Yuan and Dr Olive Wang addressed remarks at the event. Ms Han Fang, President of the first Executive Committee concluded the fruitful results of the Network and Mr Liu Wei, Vice President and Secretary presented the financial report of the Network. At the Annual General Meeting, revised Constitution of the Network was adopted by the participated alumni, and the second Executive Committee members were elected. Ms Han Fang, being re-elected as the President, shared the Network’s plan for the coming five years. Last but not least, congratulatory videos with sincere greetings from Presidents and Secretaries of other PolyU Alumni Networks were received and presented, which concluded this Annual General Meeting.

Refer alumni to PolyU and get a special souvenir

The PolyU alumni community is growing bigger and stronger with almost 460,000 graduates worldwide. We are keen to know the whereabouts of our members, and to reconnect with some long lost friends.     You are cordially invited to update your contact information for lasting ties with your alma mater. We would also appreciate it if you could help reconnect us with your fellow schoolmates, as well as other PolyU graduates that you are acquainted with, including your friends and family members. Given our inadequate records, many of them could hardly be reached, making it challenging for us to keep them up to date with the latest news and happenings of PolyU.   Please take a few minutes to update your contact information, and refer your fellow alumni to us by entering their names and email addresses. For successful submission on or before 16 December 2022, a special souvenir will be given on a first come, first served basis, while stocks last. Act now!   Update Profile and Refer Alumni

PolyU Tongli Alumni Network Third Executive Committee Meeting

The third Executive Committee Meeting of PolyU Tongli Alumni Network was successfully organised on 25 November 2022 in the evening. The meeting was held online due to the pandemic situation in Xi’an. In the past year, the originally planned Executive Committee meeting has been repeatedly postponed due to the outbreak of COVID-19. However, the Executive Committee members were not affected by the pandemic, and enthusiastically participated in the Network’s work and activities. Mr Li Yubing, President of PolyU Tongli Alumni Network concluded the results of the Network in 2022 and presented the prospects of the Network in 2023. Mr Wei Baolin, Director of Xi’an Tongli International College, expressed his gratitude to the Network in organising a series of alumni activities in 2022 and looked forward to serving more alumni in the future. The Executive Committee meeting coincided with the PolyU 85th Anniversary Celebration Dinner held in Hong Kong. Although the Committee members were unable to return to their alma mater, they joined the dinner online and congratulated PolyU for its 85th birthday.

85A Alumni Tourcation – A Fitness Journey Starts!

On 19 November 2022, over 60 alumni joined the campus tour “85A Alumni Tourcation – A Fitness Journey Starts!”. They had a great trip home with their families and friends by visiting the Block X Sports Centre as well as different campus spots. The participants were greeted at the Alumni Atrium by Ms Wanze Li, Interim Director of Alumni Affairs, and Ms Betty Simpson, Vice Chairlady of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management Alumni Association (SHTMAA). To begin their tour of athletics and recreation, the group navigated through the southwestern part of their alma mater – everyone had been looking forward to taking pictures at the new PolyU Main Entrance! Heading north afterwards, our alumni arrived at the Block X Sports Centre, where they not only learned about the wide range of amenities in the redeveloped sustainable building, but also reminisced their good old days playing sports on campus. They further felt the University’s vibrancy by going on a southbound tour to Mr and Mrs Chan Chak Fu Building, which adjoins Hotel ICON and houses the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM). Jointly organised by the Alumni Affairs Office (AAO) and SHTMAA, as well as supported by SHTM and the Federation of PolyU Alumni Associations (FHKPUAA), this was the last “85A Alumni Tourcation”. We enjoyed meeting all our long-standing friends along the way! While this series has come to an end, don’t forget that your alma mater always welcomes you back!

Bright Light Exposure and Shortsightedness Study (BLESS) - Recruiting myopia children

Myopia research team from School of Optometry of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University are recruiting school children to take part in a clinical trial on myopia control. The study aims to slow the progression of myopia in children using bright light therapy as higher levels of myopia are associated with increased risk of eye complications. Spectacles will be prescribed to eligible children and a bright light therapy lamp will be distributed. Throughout 2-year study period, children will be invited to visit Optometry Research Clinic in PolyU every 6 months. Comprehensive eye examination (with pupil dilation) will be conducted in order to evaluate children’s myopia development and general eye health. Participation is free of charge.   Target: • Children aged between 7 -12 years • Myopia between -0.75 D to -5.00 D • Astigmatism: less than ≤ 1.50 D • No history on myopia control such as atropine, orthokeratology, or myopic control contact lenses and spectacle lenses • No squint (crossed eye) or amblyopia (lazy eye)   For more information, please refer to above video or link: https://youtu.be/qLnAgHI4P1Y Registration: https://bit.ly/3h8gLr1 Email: rif.adm@polyu.edu.hk

PolyU Beijing Alumni Network - Annual General Meeting 2022

On 12 November 2022, the Annual General Meeting 2022 of PolyU Beijing Alumni Network was successfully organised at Beijing Social Work Development Center for Facilitators.  At the Meeting, Dr Yang Dongri, President of the first Executive Committee concluded the fruitful result of the Alumni Network. The Meeting was organised in hybrid mode, chaired by Dr Zhang Muhan, Vice President of the first Executive Committee. The 2nd Executive Committee, consists of 26 members, was elected at the Meeting. Through open ballot, the 26 members elected the core officers of the second Executive Committee. President Yang Dongri Vice President Ma Zhizhong, Li Bing, Li Zhen, Jiang Bo Treasurer Hu Bo Secretary Cai Lingfeng Vice Secretary Li Shenglan, Zheng Lixuan All members of the Executive Committee as well as Network members are committed to strive for greater achievements and a brighter future together with our alma mater, alumni, and the community.